December 15th 2024.
Sara Sharif's grandfather is determined to keep her siblings in their home country of Pakistan. He believes that it is the safest place for them, despite the tragedy that has befallen their family. Sara's five siblings were taken to Pakistan by their father, Urfan Sharif, who fled the country just one day before Sara's lifeless body was found in their home in Woking, Surrey. Her stepmother, Beinash Batool, and uncle, Faisal, also fled to Pakistan, leaving the children behind.
Currently, the children are under the care of their grandfather in the city of Jhelum. Their identities are protected by a court order, and they remain in Pakistan while efforts are made to bring them back to the UK. It was discovered that Sara had been subjected to severe abuse before her death, with a post mortem revealing 71 external injuries on her body. The exact cause of her death could not be determined due to the extensive injuries she had suffered.
Sara's siblings were made wards of the court after her death, meaning they cannot leave England or Wales without approval. However, Surrey county council has applied to the High Court in Lahore to bring the children back to the UK, a request that is being contested by their grandfather. He has stated that the children are happy living with him in Pakistan, and they have shown no desire to return to the UK.
Sara's father and stepmother were recently found guilty of her murder, with her father also being convicted of causing or allowing her death. Despite this, Sara's grandfather still maintains his son's innocence and has instead placed the blame on Batool. He claims that while he was not aware of the extent of the abuse, he did notice that Batool was not treating Sara well.
The Surrey County Council has stated that they are working closely with all agencies involved to ensure the children's well-being remains the top priority. They have also requested that the children's privacy is respected during this difficult time. The sentencing for Sara's father, stepmother, and uncle will take place on Tuesday.
The community in Woking has been deeply affected by Sara's tragic death, with hundreds attending a vigil in her memory. The local MP, Will Forster, described the vigil as a "very moving" event and stated that many are heartbroken by Sara's loss. The priority now remains the safety and well-being of Sara's siblings, and the efforts to bring them back to the UK will continue.
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